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Biomechanical Assessment while Using Production Tables on Mast Climbing Work Platforms

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  • Alternative Title:
    Appl Ergon
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    The objective of this study was to assess the impact of using alternative mast climbing work platform (MCWP) designs on trunk motion and postural stability with masonry workers while performing bricklaying and stepping down tasks using a conventional MCWP setting (i.e. with a step deck) as well as two types of production tables (straight- and L-shaped). The trunk angles and postural sway parameters of twenty-five masonry workers were recorded for the following tasks: (1) standing on a simulated MCWP and laying bricks on an adjacent wall, and (2) stepping down onto the step deck to get into position for doing the bricklaying task. Results indicated that the use of the L-shaped production table resulted in the lowest trunk ranges of motion and significantly reduced the workers' trunk angles in all three planes when compared to both the straight-shaped production table and the conventional approach of not using a production table. Data showed that both body sway velocity and area were significantly reduced when using either one of the production tables. The use of production tables significantly reduced impact sway forces when workers stepped from the main platform to the step deck. The use of production tables on MCWPs improved workers' postures and overall stability, which could reduce the risk of injury.
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    Appl Ergon. 90:103276
  • Pubmed ID:
    32987261
  • Pubmed Central ID:
    PMC11057015
  • Document Type:
    Journal Article
  • Funding:
    CC999999/ImCDC/Intramural CDC HHSUnited States/
  • Volume:
    90
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    urn:sha256:300bf6d55d70b95fa824fa580e7490330490ae00e8067c4283c7cc6a1fa2dad0
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